ABC World News Season 11 Episode 214 Mon, Aug 3, 2020

David Muir hosts the ABC World News Tonight for Season 11, Episode 214. The episode airs on Monday, August 3, 2020, covering the latest headlines making news around the country and across the globe. ABC News' award-winning journalists bring their expertise to provide in-depth analysis and comprehensive coverage of the day's top stories.

The show starts off with a big news item from the White House. The President of the United States has just signed an executive order that bans the use of Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat in the US. The order comes as concerns grow about China's access to American user data. ABC News' White House correspondent Cecilia Vega reports on the story as tension between the US and China rises.

Next, the show focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to have a significant impact on the world. Correspondent Stephanie Ramos covers the latest developments in the race for a vaccine. Pharmaceutical company Moderna has recently announced an agreement with the US government to provide 100 million vaccine doses, pending FDA approval. Ramos takes an in-depth look at the progress being made in the medical community to quickly develop a vaccine.

ABC World News Tonight then turns to a developing story from the city of Beirut in Lebanon. Explosions in the city have caused widespread devastation, with the death toll rising. Correspondent Ian Pannell reports from Beirut with the latest details on the incident. The explosions were so powerful that residents felt the impact several miles away. Pannell interviews locals and witnesses to get a firsthand look at the destruction.

The show also covers the ongoing racial tension in the US. In Portland, Oregon, protests and violent clashes have taken place between protesters and federal agents. ABC News’ correspondent Marcus Moore reports on the situation, which has caused tensions to rise, becoming a political issue and igniting a federal response. As protests continue to occur, agents using force have resulted in several lawsuits against the federal government.

As the show heads to its conclusions, it takes a lighter turn. Correspondent Will Reeve covers the popular "boredom challenge" trend that's taking social media by storm. People are starting to test their creativity by reenacting famous paintings and posing with household objects. Reeve takes a fun look at this online trend and how it's giving people some much-needed laughs and entertainment during these trying times.

Finally, the show wraps up with the inspirational story of a woman who has transformed her life by losing weight and changes her lifestyle. Her story offers hope and encouragement to others who may be struggling with a similar situation.

In summary, ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Season 11 Episode 214 covers a range of stories from the exploding situation in Beirut to the tension in Portland, Oregon. The news program also takes a look at cutting-edge developments in the medical community and highly anticipated vaccine research. The show ends on an uplifting note, highlighting the personal journey of one woman's inspiring weight loss story.